Although it’s nowhere near as pricey as theDyson WashG1, nor theTineco Floor One S7 Pro.
The Gtech Orca is here to solve both of those problems.
When it comes to 21st Century mopping, theres nothing like having one of these revolutionary machines to hand.
The Orca is remarkably smart looking compared to the competition
So whats so special about the Orca?
In fact, Im rather liking the Orcas sleek, modern and compact aesthetic.
It blends well with most household interiors without sticking out like a sore thumb.
There’s a small LCD screen to provide information
However, there are a few design anomalies Im not that keen on.
Ill start at the very top the handle and interface.
It turns the machine off on a regular basis.
The water tanks are generously sized
confirm to grip the handle further back or remember to keep your finger away from the trigger.
Ill take that, whatever it means.
The other two options are simply different levels of vacuum where no water is dispensed.
The towelling roller runs almost to the edge of the floorhead
This brings me to another design fault.
If you dont, chances are one of the tanks will pop off while in use.
And by clean I mean really clean as if the brush roller had never seen a dirty floor.
The Orca feels light in the hand and is easy to manoeuvre
Likewise, the roller itself can also be removed for easy access to the main suction tube.
(Here’s more onhow to clean a hardwood floor.)
My first test involved the removal of dried soy sauce and honey on my utility rooms tiled flooring.
My sticky spillage test before (left) and after one pass with the Orca
I should also add that most cordless hard floor cleaners struggle with cleaning up heavily ingrained stains.
Test three wasnt an official test, in fact it was a pet accident.
Before reading the following I would refrain from eating anything because it might not stay down.
My food spillage test before…(Image credit: Future)
But not this time.
And that was that.
Right, you might get back to your lunch now because thats all I have to report.
… and after one pass with the Orca(Image credit: Future)
Should you buy the Gtech Orca despite some of its irritating design traits?
Id say a resounding yes.
Should I buy the Gtech Orca?
A self-clean mode helps keep the floorhead fresh
It’s low-effort, can tackle daily cleans and larger messes, and the self-clean feature is excellent too.
Don’t buy it if… Something like theTineco Floor One S5offers more in terms of automation.
I know its working well simply by the brown colour of the water in its container.
It also leaves far less moisture behind than a mop and bucket.
I was also gobsmacked and rather relieved by the efficiency with which it collected my dogs regurgitated watery mix.
